News
Govt advances plans for world-class Prospect Reef Resort re-development
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI—The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has issued a formal invitation for suitably qualified individuals or firms to express their interest in the long-term development of the Prospect Reef Resort.
International Morning Braff Show returns on Tola Radio VI tomorrow
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- After over two months of absence, the popular International Morning Braff Show with Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ will be returning on air on Tola Radio VI (100.5 FM) tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Roy E. Barry Out! Hunt is on for 2 Deputies @ SS/NHI
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that Sea Cows Bay resident and Deputy Director/Director of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Agency Mr Roy E. Barry has retired.
101 of 200 positions filled @ PWD- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Public Works Department (PWD) is currently operating with just about fifty percent of employees, as 91 vacant positions exist.
12000 work permits issued yearly in the VI- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Labour Commissioner, Department and Workforce Development Mr Mervin D. Hastings has said they issue on average twelve thousand work permits annually.
Claudia Creque Educational Centre receives combined $12.5K donation
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Claudia Creque Educational Centre was the recipient of two cash donations on Friday, January 10, 2025, amounting to $12,500.00.
SFC Report reveals BVIHSA owed BVIEC over $2M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) had an outstanding balance of over two million dollars owed to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), the Report on the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) appointed by the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) to examine the Draft Estimates for the Year 2025, has revealed.
Throne Speech: VI Gaming & Betting Act (2020) to be improved
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Improvements to the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Act 2020 are to be made during the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA).
FSC begins maintenance of Beneficial Ownership Register
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Effective January 2, 2025, the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) began maintaining registers of beneficial ownership for all registered BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships.
BVI Cancer Society receives $3K from Vanterpool Enterprises
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cancer Society was at the receiving end of a cash donation from Vanterpool Enterprises Ltd. on Friday, January 3, 2025.